Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Kobe Bryant Fined $100K for Anti-Gay Slur

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After Kobe Bryant showed his true homophobic colorsby yelling the ultimate anti-gay slur at last night’s gamethe NBA took action with pressure from GLAAD & HRC.Kobe was fined $100, 000 & NBA Commissioner DavidStern stated, “Kobe & everyone associated with the NBAknow that insensitive or derogatory comments are notacceptable & have no place in our game or society."Recently, GLAAD worked with the New York Yankees &World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to address issuesof homophobia in sports. After working with GLAAD, theNew York Yankees adopted a new policy that strictlyprohibits anti-gay slurs in Yankee Stadium.Hear Audio Interviews w/ LGBT Leaders@OUTTAKE VOICES™Support Our Vision @ OUTTAKE™ EQUALITY STORE...:)View Our Historic Short Trailer on Gay Marriage

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The NBA has sent a clear message to sports fans everywhere that anti-gay slurs have no place in the game. When such a prolific cultural institution like the NBA speaks out against hateful words, we are reminded that fair-minded Americans are siding with equality for all. This decision will serve as an important precedent that will help ensure a safer, more inclusive environment for fans and players everywhere, and we look forward to continuing our dialogue with the NBA.